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22 Parkside is a Grade II* listed historic house in Greater London, cared for by the National Trust. Read about its history and architecture, plus how to visit and what's nearby.
About 22 Parkside
Richard and Su Rogers designed 22 Parkside in the late 1960s as a home for Richard Rogers' parents, on Parkside in Wimbledon, south-west London.
The bright yellow modernist house became a testing ground for ideas about flexible living and light-filled interior space that later shaped British architecture.
The National Trust now cares for the building.
It is not currently open for regular visits, with public access planned in stages as the Trust develops guided tours, learning activities and digital content.
Read more on WikipediaHistory of 22 Parkside
The house was built in the late 1960s to a design by Richard Rogers and his then wife and professional partner Su Rogers, intended as a home for Rogers' parents. It served as an experimental space for construction and design ideas that Richard Rogers carried into his later career, which included major commissions such as the Pompidou Centre in Paris and the Lloyd's building in London. The National Trust has taken the property into its care as an example of post-war British modernism.
Architecture of 22 Parkside
22 Parkside is a modernist residential design noted for its flexible internal layout, extensive use of glazing for light-filled rooms, and construction methods considered innovative for a domestic building of its period.
Worth knowing
The house was designed by Richard Rogers, who went on to become one of Britain's best-known architects through projects such as the Pompidou Centre and the Lloyd's building, making 22 Parkside an early expression of ideas he developed further over his career.
Plan your visit to 22 Parkside
Address: Wimbledon, SW19 5NA
Not currently open for regular public visits; the National Trust is developing guided visits and digital experiences.
Places to visit near 22 Parkside
Morden Hall Park
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View Marble Hill House on heritage mapHistoric places nearby
Within 5 miles of 22 Parkside (SW19) there are 13 historic properties, including 10 historic houses, across Historic Houses, National Trust and English Heritage sites.
Within 10 miles of 22 Parkside (SW19) there are 40 historic properties, including 20 historic houses, 5 palaces and 3 historic buildings, across Historic Houses, National Trust and English Heritage sites.
Within 20 miles of 22 Parkside (SW19) there are 76 historic properties, including 41 historic houses, 6 palaces and 6 historic buildings, across National Trust, Historic Houses and English Heritage sites.
Stay nearby
Make more of your visit with an overnight stay near 22 Parkside.
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The small Wimbledon house where Richard Rogers first tested the ideas behind his later landmark buildings.
- Type
- historic house
- Location
- Greater London, England
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